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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.64, 529.42 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.64, 529.42 and 252.72 is: 348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.64 : 529.42 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.64/529.42 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.64x = 529.42 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.64x = 133,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,795.02/383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.75

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